The use of encryption and anonymity to exercise the rights to freedom of opinion and expression in the digital age 2015, para. 63
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The use of encryption and anonymity tools and better digital literacy should be encouraged. The Special Rapporteur, recognizing that the value of encryption and anonymity tools depends on their widespread adoption, encourages States, civil society organizations and corporations to engage in a campaign to bring encryption by design and default to users around the world and, where necessary, to ensure that users at risk be provided the tools to exercise their right to freedom of opinion and expression securely.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
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Special Procedures' report
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Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
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Year
2015
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Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the HRC (2015), A/HRC/29/32, para. 63.